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Re:MacBook Pro by Pokepokalypse on Thursday October 27, 2016 @05:43PM (#12810527)
> a revolutionary stats program ...

SURE! Except, of course, you're not going to be allowed to code it in Python, R, or Octave. Instead, it will be Microsoft(TM) Visual(TM) R#(TM) with the new NetDNA/DCOM/.NET/CloudyMcCloudface Framework (TM)!! (now, with 40% more Cortana!(TM))

Re:MacBook Pro by icebraining on Thursday October 27, 2016 @07:06PM (#12811229)
Well, no, it's a regular desktop that runs any application, including those written in Python, R or Octave.
Re:MacBook Pro by voltagex_ on Thursday October 27, 2016 @08:46PM (#12811854)
And it's even sillier when you consider that Microsoft's invested time/money in both Python [1] and R [2].

1: https://github.com/Microsoft/PTVS

2: https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/powerbi-de...

Re:MacBook Pro by recursive on Thursday October 27, 2016 @07:39PM (#12811458)
Python runs fine on my surface. What are you talking about?